Low light coral recommendation please

Hi I just added live rocks for the first time in my 55G tank. Rocks have green mushrooms and some coraline algae. I don't have any fancy lights but typical fluourecent lights.

1) Are there any hard corals or polyps, preferably with some colors, I can grow with my current setup.

2) How many hours a day should I keep the light on?

 

What kind of "typical flourescent lights" do you have?

 

You need at least some PC's(power compacts) to be able to keep some corals. I'm assuming when you say reg. Flourecent bulbs, you mean those really cheap bulbs that you can buy at Home Depot for your shop light. Luna

 

Unless he/she has T5's then they can just buy good T5 bulbs and have some softies.

 

Hey baby, whoa! I think. You have not said how long your tank has been up. This is important. You say you "just added rock for the first time", how was it before? No one can recommend anything until we know this info at the very least. Also what are all your parameters? Basic information should include; all water parameters Magnesium,Alkalinity,Ph and Nitrate and Phosphate levels) along with Temp. of your tank and Sg (specific gravity).Size of tank and complete set up meaning, filter type (sump, canister etc.), if you use a skimmer,lighting (what type and total output).
Give us this info and we can give a comprehensive answer and suggestions for you.

 

It's been set up for a little more than 2 years. Current residents are blue hippo tang, bi-color angel, 2 tomato clown and 2 yellow clown gobies. Here are the details:

55gallon long (48"L x 13"W x 19"H)
2 fluorescent lights(25 watt ea)
55lbs of live rock
50lbs of live argonite sand
2 AquaClear 70 powerfilter (300gph ea)
1 powerhead (200gph)
1 Ebo-Jager 250watt heater

Salinity: 1.024
Temp: 75
PH: 8.4
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate 5-10

 

What kind of bulbs are they? T5's, T12's etc?

 

You wont be able to succesfully keep any corals with those lights. Maybe look into getting some T5's

 

At least, Power Compacts. Luna

 

Some gorgonians and chili and some sponges but.........I don't see a skimmer on your list. These corals I just listed have to be fed ALOT and that requires alot of skimming and other nutrient exportation.